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Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:12:57 GMT
Disasters Kill 15, Injure 37 in Less Than a Month
[New Times] At least 15 people died from disasters while 37 sustained injuries from January 1 to 25 this year, according to a report from the Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:13:01 GMT
Gorilla Games Sends Two to Cameroon for Afcon Final
[New Times] The Africa Cup of Nations is well and truly underway, the competition got off to a slow start with the games being overshadowed by off-field matters and lack-luster score lines such as 1-0.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:12:56 GMT
Basketball - REG Women Eye First Pre-Season Title
[New Times] Rwanda Energy Group (REG) women basketball club have set themselves a target of winning their first pre-season tournament this year.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:12:54 GMT
Despite Completion, Nyandungu Eco-Tourism Park Remains Inaccessible
[New Times] Nyandungu Eco-Tourism Park is yet to be officially opened to the public even as it was completed nearly two months ago.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:12:54 GMT
Ferwafa Allows Clubs to Sign Three Additional Players
[New Times] Football governing body (Ferwafa) has announced that clubs in the top flight and second division league are allowed to make three additional signings to boost their squad ahead of the return leg of the national football league.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:12:52 GMT
Rwanda to Export Grain Seeds to DR Congo, Central Africa Republic
[New Times] Rwanda could start exporting different varieties of maize seeds to Central Africa Republic (CAR) and DR Congo, according to the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB).

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:12:50 GMT
Casa Mbungo Keen to Win Trophy With Bandari FC
[New Times] Rwandan tactician Andre Casa Mbungo is hopeful that he can win a trophy with Kenyan Premier League club Bandari FC.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:31:22 GMT
Cabinet Appoints New RBC, Forensic Laboratory Bosses
[New Times] The cabinet on Wednesday, January 27, appointed Prof. Claude Mambo Muvunyi as the new Director General for Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC).

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:12:49 GMT
FLN Appeal Trial - Defence Lawyers, Prosecutors Clash Over Legitimacy of Jail Terms
[New Times] The appeal trial of the FLN terror case continued on Wednesday, January 26, as the defence lawyers and prosecutors clashed over the legitimacy of the High Court Chamber for International and Cross-Border Crimes (HCCICC)'s decision to issu...

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:12:46 GMT
IGP Munyuza in Lesotho for Bilateral Meeting With His Counterparts
[New Times] The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Munyuza is in Lesotho on invitation from the Commissioner of Police Lesotho Mounted Police Service.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:12:44 GMT
Senate Tasks Committee to Oversee Fire Safety Issues
[New Times] The Senatorial Committee on Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Security has started to oversee the activities of the Government of Rwanda in preventing and fighting fire.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:12:42 GMT
Farmers Wary Over Rising Fertiliser Prices
[New Times] The global rise in prices of chemical fertilisers have raised concerns among Rwanda farmers who have to dig deep into their pockets to pay for the costly farm input

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:12:40 GMT
Rayon Sport Signs Ugandan Forward Esenu
[New Times] Rwandan premier league powerhouse Rayon Sports have been signed Ugandan forward Musa Esenu on a two-year deal.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:12:37 GMT
Suspects in Elsie Akeza's Death to Be Produced in Court
[New Times] Two women will on Thursday, January 27 be produced before a judge at Kicukiro Primary Court where they are expected to be formally charged for having a role in the death of Elsie Akeza Rutiyomba, a five year old whose death gripped the co...

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:12:36 GMT
Egide Igabe Remanded Over Forgery Case
[New Times] Kicukiro Primary Court on Tuesday, January 25, sent on a 30-day remand, Egide Igabe who is suspected of forging documents after the judge denied his bail.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:12:34 GMT
Most People Take Out Fire Insurance 'Because It's a Loan Requirement'
[New Times] Insurers have argued that the low uptake of insurance against fire in the country is down to such factors as the relatively low risk of fire incident compared to other accidents, the small profit margin for insurers, and the country's eco...

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:12:30 GMT
'Kigali Hustler' to Start Business From Donations
[New Times] Samuel Hagenimana, the now famous 'Kigali hustler' who trended on social media after appearing in a video pushing a wooden cart earlier this month, is planning to start a small business from donations he has received from well-wishers.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 05:31:48 GMT
10,000 Teachers Deployed to Help Fix Gaps in Schools
[New Times] The government has deployed 9,985 teachers and head teachers for primary and secondary schools in a bid to fix the existing gaps identified in all districts across the country.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:29:33 GMT
Maxwell Gomera's Speech at the Launch of Smart White Cane
[UNDP] Life is on hold for Rebecca Sumaya. Everyday tasks, such as walking by herself are daunting. But even with a walking cane, she finds getting around difficult, frequently stumbling and sometimes falling into ditches.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:18:14 GMT
U.S. Varsity Graduates Now Threaten to Drag HEC to Court
[New Times] Rwandan graduates from Atlantic International University (AIU) have threatened to sue Higher Education Council (HEC) as they attempt to overturn the cancellation of their academic equivalences.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:14:43 GMT
Rwanda to Host 2022 African Taekwondo Championships
[New Times] Rwanda will host the 2022 African Taekwondo Championships; Times Sport has learned.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:14:43 GMT
Meet Niyoyita, Producer of First Made-in-Rwanda High-Tech White Cane
[New Times] Amani Niyoyita, a Rwandan young innovator, is the brains behind the first Made-in-Rwanda high-tech white canes that are already being distributed to visually impaired people on the market.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:14:40 GMT
How Polluting Muvumba River Could Affect Its Economic Importance
[New Times] An investigation carried out by a team of researchers namely Christophe Mupenzi, Abias Maniragaba and Gaspard Bayingana found that chemical fertilizers and pesticides, failure to fight against erosion and inefficient management of marshla...

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:14:37 GMT
Is UK Based Fin-Tech Considering Debut Into Rwandan Market Debut?
[New Times] Nala, a UK based mobile money transfer targeting Africans worldwide, could be planning its debut in Rwanda in coming days.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:14:35 GMT
Basketball - Rivers Hoopers Out of the BAL 2022
[New Times] Nigerian basketball powerhouse Rivers Hoopers won't participate at the 2nd edition of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) slated in May after the Nigeria Basketball Federation failed to organise the 2021 regular season, FIBA Africa has ann...

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:14:32 GMT
Etincelles Coach Desperate to Avoid Relegation
[New Times] Etincelles FC head coach Abdou Bizimana popularly known as Beken believes the Rubavu-based side will fight hard to avoid relegation to the second division.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:14:24 GMT
Kigali is One of Africa's Leading Cities for Startups - Report
[New Times] Rwanda's capital city, Kigali, has been ranked at sixth position on new continental charts for leading cities in Africa.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:14:20 GMT
Private Clinics Rescind Decision to Cut Ties With Insurance Firms
[New Times] Rwanda Private Medical Facilities Association (RPMFA) has made a U-turn on its decision to suspend Radiant, Britam and Sanlam insurance companies over debts arrears, taken during the general assembly held on Friday, January 24 in Kigali.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:14:17 GMT
Rwandan Players Abroad - Emeran Excels as Lewis Makes Arsenal Match Day Squad
[New Times] Some of the leagues in Europe have resumed after the festive season with others also scheduled to resume in the coming weeks.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:14:14 GMT
Haringingo Backs Kiyovu to Fight for League Title
[New Times] Christian Francis Haringingo has tipped his side SC Kiyovu to be in contention for the Rwanda premier league title after snatching a 2-1 win over Espoir FC at the weekend.



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